The County Commissioners of Carroll County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning no sooner than 9:00 a.m., to hear public comments on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 150, Forest Conservation, of the Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County.  The amendments are required by State law.  In addition, staff is proposing additional modifications to update the Ordinance. 

To comment on proposed legislation, please attend the hearing or email the Commissioners at commissioners@carrollcountymd.gov, prior to the date of the hearing.  The Commissioners may make amendments to the proposed legislation based upon the comments received and may do so without further hearings.  Therefore, it is important for interested persons to be present or send comments. 

            The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410-386-3600 or 1-888-302-8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1-800-735-2258, as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.

The proposed amendment may be reviewed in one of the following manners:  1) visit the County’s website https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/county-attorney/ordinances-and-resolutions/; 2) obtain copies in the main lobby of the County Office Building (225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland, 21157) during normal business hours.

Current Code
Proposed Ordinance

Presentation given to the Board of County Commissioners on May 14, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session May 6, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Open Session May 14, 2026